SLIG 2020
If you were on the fence, better register now. Immerse yourself in a week in-depth learning experience you won’t forget. Our Institute has the best of the best genealogy instructors in the business. For 25 years we have been educating thousands of students to pursue their dreams of becoming a professional genealogist or sharpening […]
With the multitude of educational opportunities available for genealogists it can be difficult to choose which to attend. While webinars, conferences, and seminars each provide essential elements to your genealogical education, an institute, such as the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) offers a rich and unique experience for every genealogist. First, the ability to […]
SLIG 2020’s General Keynote speaker has been announced! David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS will be presenting “A look at Genealogy’s Past, Present, and Future.” An entertaining look at the past we cannot change and the future we could never have predicted. Some of our past accomplishments sprinkled with pitfalls and a future fueled […]
In genealogy, a well-planned, well-managed project provides clarity, reduces risk, controls cost, and delivers value to the client. This course has been developed for the professional genealogist, that might be working independently, transitioning to an organization or experience in a larger organization. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals and best practices of project […]
The Association of Professional Genealogists is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2019. Their 2019 Professional Management Conference commenced today and runs through Saturday, September 21st. There are SLIG coordinators and instructors who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise during this conference. Make sure to check them out if you are in attendance! Thursday, September […]
Don’t miss celebrating 25 years with the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in 2020! It promises to be a wonderful celebration of all the years we have helped our students elevate their genealogical education to new heights. These SLIG 2020 courses currently still have seats available: Course 2: Guide to Treasures Found in Federal […]
If you are a professional genealogist and need to sharpen your skills or if you are transitioning towards becoming a professional, then the following SLIG Academy courses with seats remaining may be right for you: Course 1: The Art of Writing Client Reports (McGhie) Course 4: DNA for the 21st-Century Professional Course 5: Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy […]
Are you a genealogy business owner, or considering becoming one? Building and Nurturing a Successful Genealogy Business, coordinated by Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG may be the right course for you. We spoke with Liz Miller, previous participant in the course, for her perspective. Why might you want to take the course? Liz she took the course […]
This is a unique course for advance practitioners. Most courses and lectures approach genealogy standards from the perspective of how to meet standards and how to produce work that meets standards. During this course—a supervised practical application of Genealogy Standards—the students will be the judges. This is a forum for discussions of each standard and […]
Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy is unique learning opportunity for those who want to use legal records to uncover clues about the past. Participants will experience hands-on research in the University of Utah Law Library and receive instruction on a higher level than any other genealogy law-related courses. Course coordinator, Judy Russell, JD, […]